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Ballet, Jazz, & Modern Class Descriptions
EXPLORING BALLET • Ages 3-4
An exciting dance program for the preschool child that explores ballet, motor-skills, classroom etiquette, and the imagination. Sally’s unique syllabus teaches ballet fundamentals with a fun, easy to understand method for the preschooler.
Classes are 45-minutes & 1-hour each, & 1-class maximum per week.
Girls attire: Pink leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
BALLET IA • Ages 5 - 6
Imaginative and rigorous classes that introduce the student to basic barre technique, arm and feet positions, correct body placement, basic center work, coordination and strength.
Classes are 1-hour each. There is a minimum requirement of 1-class per week and a maximum of 2-classes per week.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
Maximum class size of 12 students.
BALLET IB • Ages 7 - 8
This is the same as Ballet 1A, tailored for this age group.
Classes are 1-hour each. There is a minimum requirement of 1-class per week, and a maximum of 3-classes per week.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
Maximum class size of 14 students.
BALLET IC • Ages 9 and older
This is the same as Ballet 1A, but tailored for older students. It’s never too late to start!
Classes are 1-hour each. There is a minimum requirement of 1-class per week, and a maximum of 3-classes per week.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
Maximum class size of 14 students.
BALLET II • Intermediate
This multifaceted program is designed to help young dancers expand and enjoy their world of dance. Classes include barre technique, choreography & composition, body placement, jumps, spotting & beginning turns, center work, and Pre-Pointe.
1 to 2 years of Ballet I & Classes are 1-hour each. There is a minimum requirement of 2-classes per week and a maximum of 5-classes per week for students not taking Pre-Pointe. Pre-Pointe students must be a minimum of 10 Y.O. and approved by the director. Pre-Pointe students' minimum requirement of 1-classes per week and a maximum of 3-classes.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers..
Maximum class size of 15 students.
BALLET III • Intermediate
Fun and rigorous classes that include beginning Pointe work for students 10 and older; choreography & composition, body reinforcement, strengthening, placement and alignment, refining footwork, intermediate center work, jumps & turns, plus an introduction to kinesiology.
Completion of Ballet III or Equivalent, classes are 1-hour each, and there is a minimum requirement of 3-classes per week and a maximum of 6-Classes per week.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
Maximum class size of 15 students.
BALLET IV • Intermediate/Advanced
A dynamic program with tailored classes for the aspiring dancer. Classes include beginner Pointe at barre, some Pointe work in the center, body placement, footwork, jumps & turns, challenging center work, small variations, and kinesiology.
Completion of Ballet III or equivalent & classes are 1-hour each. There is a minimum requirement of 4-classes per week, 2-Pointe and 2-Ballet IV/Advanced classes, and a maximum of 8-classes per week. Ballet IV students take 2 ballet IV classes and 2 Ballet III or Advanced Ballet classes.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
ADVANCED BALLET
Goal oriented; this technically and physically challenging syllabus is for the pre-professional. Classes include advanced Pointe work, corps de ballet work, variations, and kinesiology.
This class is by invitation only & classes are 1-hour each. There is a minimum requirement of 4-classes per week and no maximum on classes.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
HOMESCHOOL BEGINNER BALLET • Ages 6 & older
Imaginative and rigorous classes that introduce the student to basic barre technique, arm and feet positions, correct body placement, basic center work, coordination and strength.
Classes are 1 hour each. There is a minimum requirement of 1 class per week. Maximum classes allowed are subject to age and at the directors discretion..
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers.
SPECIAL NEEDS BALLET DANCE CLASS • Ages 4 & older
Exclusively taught by Sally Hart, this class is created for Special Needs students who can walk without crutches, walkers, or wheelchairs, and follow multi-step directions. This 45-minute elementary ballet class is designed for the development of gross and fine motor skills and engages their imagination with stories. Read more...
Classes are 45-minutes.
Girls attire: Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers. Maximum class size of 12 students.
Boys attire: Comfortable black shorts or black tights, fitted white tee shirt, black ballet slippers..
JAZZ I/ II, & III
A super workout to a mixture of Gus Giordano, & Luigi, Horton, Ailey classical Jazz techniques.
Jazz experience is not required for Jazz I/II. Ballet experience is required and ballet classes may be necessary; subject to the director. Jazz III requires 2 to 3-years jazz & Ballet IV or greater exp.
Girls attire: Solid Colored Leotard, Black Jazz Pants or Shorts, Black Jazz shoes.
Boys attire: Comfortable black bicycle shorts, fitted white tee shirt, Black Jazz Shoes.
MODERN DANCE
This class introduces the ballet-trained dancer to the fundamentals of modern dance, drawing on Horton, Taylor, and Cunningham techniques with emphasis on correct placement and attention to transitional steps.
"A lot of people insisted on a wall between modern dance and ballet. Im beginning to think that walls are very unhealthy things." -Twyla Tharp
For ages 10 to adult with 2-year+ of ballet training. Classes are 1-hour each.
Girls attire: Footless tights & Leotard
Boys attire: Comfortable black bicycle shorts and fitted white tee shirt.
Our dance studio is conveniently located in Crozet, near Western Albemarle High School, Henley, Brownsville, and Crozet Elementary Schools, minutes away from Charlottesville, and near Greene County, Nelson County, Orange County and Waynesboro.
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For more information, email us at Dance@aBallet.org, or call us at 434.823.8888.